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A song from "Are We Ready for the Calling".
Are We Ready For The Calling
Bill Wells
In December of 1985, Bill Wells – a retired Navy man and musician raised in the coal-mining region of southwestern Virginia – opened Bill’s Pickin’ Parlor and Music Shop in West Columbia. He immediately posted newspaper ads for bluegrass music jam sessions that were the start of what has become a tradition at 710 Meeting Street.
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A song from "Goin' to Rocky Island" by Bill Wells and the Blue Ridge Mountain Grass.
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A song by Bill Wells and his band.
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A song from "Are We Ready for the Calling".
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A song from "Goin' to Rocky Island" by Bill Wells and the Blue Ridge Mountain Grass.
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A song from "Live at Harmony Pines".
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In December of 1985, Bill Wells – a retired Navy man and musician raised in the coal-mining region of southwestern Virginia – opened Bill’s Pickin’ Parlor and Music Shop in West Columbia. He...
